Cidade Velha is a city in the southern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Founded in 1462 by Portuguese traders, it is the oldest settlement in Cape Verde and its former capital. Once called Ribeira Grande by the Portuguese colonists, they changed its name to Cidade Velha in the late 18th century after relocating the capital to Praia. It is the seat of the Ribeira Grande de Santiago municipality.
Country: Cape Verde
Area: 209.1 ha (0.807 sq mi)
Island: Santiago
Municipality: Ribeira Grande de Santiago
Civil parish: Santíssimo Nome de Jesus
ID: 79102
Official name: Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande
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